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Old November 6th 13, 11:44 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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"Judith Latham" wrote in message
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In article , MLB wrote:
On Fri, 16 Aug 2013 00:56:10 +0000, Art Shapiro wrote:


Emma is my orange tabby whom I acquired in December, 2010 at 11 years
of age. The family that owned her couldn't give her as much time as
she deserved, so they unloaded her on CraigsList. (That's pretty
rotten, but she ended up in a good home!)

She was in for dental work a couple weeks ago - a big deal on a cat
approaching 14 years of age due to the anesthetic. There had been a
small scratch near her nose, which by the time the dental appointment
rolled around a few days later had turned into a substantial sore.
They biopsied it and performed the dental stuff- removal of a couple
infected teeth and a cleaning.

It seemed to grow bigger by the hour, and when the results came back
in a couple days, it was bad news - an aggressive sarcoma that had
eaten completely through her snout area from outside to inside. I
scheduled an urgent appointment with my oncologist/surgeon.

She had major surgery a week ago, and to their astonishment within a
day was running around and purring. I was able to visit her on the
second day, and took her home on the third day (Sunday, four days
ago.) Other than having a shaved face and no whiskers, plus some
stiches, she's been pretty happy and eating an amazing amount of food
- odd for her.

Unfortunately, the subsequent biopsies taken during the surgery came
back with bad news - the cancer had spread throughout the biopsied
area and almost certainly has spread incurably past her face. We're
told that it will probably come visibly back within a few months, and
will rapidly spread. I'm guessing that within a year we'll have to
put her down.

It's a shame - she's a real sweetie and having her for 2 1/2 years has
been a pleasure.

Art




I juust managed to read this sad newes. TuTu and I sending purrs and be
comfortable wishes for her. We shall keep her comfort ion our
thoughts. MLB



I'm so sorry about Emma.

Purrs and prayers for her not to suffer and to have a good life for as
long as it's possible.

Judith

--
Judith Latham
Stourbridge, West Midlands. UK.



Sorry for the bad news. Enjoy each other as long as possible.

Jay



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Old November 7th 13, 12:23 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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On Tue, 05 Nov 2013 22:38:20 -0800, Art Shapiro wrote:

On 11/5/2013 6:53 PM, MLB wrote:

I juust managed to read this sad newes. TuTu and I sending purrs and
be comfortable wishes for her. We shall keep her comfort ion our
thoughts. MLB

Thank you - that's very kind.

She's not looking good - the face is quite red and swollen around the
nose. There have been a couple mornings when I got up and found blood
all over the house.

The specialist thinks she'll make it to about the end of the year, but
right now she's not apparently in any pain, and it isn't yet affecting
her breathing or eating. So I don't have an urgent problem (yet).

Art


Reminds me of th last days Banana spent looking tired but patient. You
posted a picture of him -- so sweet. I wish I could wave a majic wans to
\make her well again. Best wishes to all. MLB
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Old November 20th 13, 08:31 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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On Tue, 05 Nov 2013 22:38:20 -0800, Art Shapiro wrote:

On 11/5/2013 6:53 PM, MLB wrote:

I juust managed to read this sad newes. TuTu and I sending purrs and
be comfortable wishes for her. We shall keep her comfort ion our
thoughts. MLB

Thank you - that's very kind.

She's not looking good - the face is quite red and swollen around theI
nose. There have been a couple mornings when I got up and found blood
all over the house.

The specialist thinks she'll make it to about the end of the year, but
right now she's not apparently in any pain, and it isn't yet affecting
her breathing or eating. So I don't have an urgent problem (yet).

Art


+iS Emmaa still with us? Sending our purrs that she does not suffer
pain.smlb

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Old November 22nd 13, 04:58 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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In article , MLB wrote:

Is Emma still with us? Sending our purrs that she does not suffer
pain.


Yep. Her nose area is badly red and swollen, but she's still apparently not
suffering. Her next appointment is in four days.

Still, it looks like the specialist's estimate of around the end of the year
is going to be accurate.

Art


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Old December 7th 13, 06:18 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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On Tue, 05 Nov 2013 22:38:20 -0800, Art Shapiro wrote:

On 11/5/2013 6:53 PM, MLB wrote:

I juust managed to read this sad newes. TuTu and I sending purrs and
be comfortable wishes for her. We shall keep her comfort ion our
thoughts. MLB

Thank you - that's very kind.

She's not looking good - the face is quite red and swollen around the
nose. There have been a couple mornings when I got up and found blood
all over the house.

The specialist thinks she'll make it to about the end of the year, but
right now she's not apparently in any pain, and it isn't yet affecting
her breathing or eating. So I don't have an urgent problem (yet).

Art


What is the latest report on little Emma. We are purring for her
comfort. MLB
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Old December 7th 13, 10:59 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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On 12/6/2013 9:18 PM, MLB wrote:


What is the latest report on little Emma. We are purring for her
comfort. MLB

Not great. The swelling has finally reached the point where she's
starting to have a little bit trouble getting food into her mouth. It's
not an emergency yet, but things are not looking good.

Her next appointment is the 30th of this month.

Art
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Old December 9th 13, 04:09 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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On Sun, 08 Dec 2013 21:24:29 +0000 (GMT), Judith Latham
wrote:

In article ,
Art Shapiro wrote:
On 12/6/2013 9:18 PM, MLB wrote:



What is the latest report on little Emma. We are purring for her
comfort. MLB

Not great. The swelling has finally reached the point where she's
starting to have a little bit trouble getting food into her mouth. It's
not an emergency yet, but things are not looking good.


Her next appointment is the 30th of this month.


Art


Purrs for Emma and for you too.

Judith


We send our purrs too. It's a terrible position to be in.
 




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